Recall: Kennedy Home Collection Folding Step Stools

On 2012-05-10, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published
a recall regarding Kennedy Home Collection Folding Step Stools due to a potential fall hazard.
This product sold new beginning in January 2010 for about $8 to $12.

About
2 million units are involved in this Kennedy International step stool recall.
Instance(s) of severe injuries have been reported. Learn more and find out what to do if you own this product below.

This was the 1st recall of products in the Step Stools & Footstools category in 2012.
Since 2005, there have been approximately 10 similar recalls,
involving about 2 million product units.

What is the problem?

How can I tell if I own this product?

This recall involves 9-inch and 13-inch Kennedy International folding step stools. The step stools are plastic and have a handle for carrying the stools when they are folded. The style number is 3575 for the 9-inch and 3576 for the 13-inch step stools. The style number is printed on a sticker on one of the legs of the stool. "Kennedy Home Collection" is also printed on a label on some of the stools. They were sold in the following colors: blue, green, gray, red, purple, pink, orange, turquoise, aqua, white, plum, orchid, emerald, sapphire, sangria, ocean, sage, fuchsia, lime and various color combinations.

This product was also sold in Canada. Health Canada's press release is available at http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1586

These items were sold new+ at HomeGoods, Marshalls, TJ Maxx and other retailers nationwide from January 2010 through January 2012 for between $8 and $12.

What should I do if I own this recalled product?

First, stop using the item.

Then, add the item to a free, private Items I Own account.
This will enable you to easily access the CPSC and recalling company's remedy instructions as well as track your progress toward getting the item returned or fixed.
Click "I Own THIS Item" to continue.

The CPSC provides the following remedy information:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled step stools and contact Kennedy International to receive a full refund.

For additional information, contact Kennedy International toll-free at (855)270-8301 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.kennedy-intl.com

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Incidents & Injuries Reported as of Recall Date

Kennedy International is aware of at least 15 reports of incidents involving step stools cracking or breaking, including three reports of injuries to consumers using the stools. Injuries included two reports of back injuries and one report of a fractured leg.

+WeMakeItSafer cautions consumers that recalled items may have been acquired at different locations, prices and times than specified in the
CPSC recall announcement.
This is especially true for items purchased in online marketplaces, resale shops or yard sales.
More information may be available
at CPSC.gov.

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